Lead, Machine Learning Engineer - PGIM

Job Classification:Technology - Data Analytics & ManagementAre you interested in building capabilities that enable the organization with innovation, speed, agility, scalability and efficiency? The Global Technology team takes great pride in our culture where digital transformation is built into our DNA! When you join our organization at Prudential, you’ll unlock an exciting and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading financial services institutions.As a Lead, Machine Learning Engineer, you will partner with Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Data Analysts and other professionals to implement machine learning models that will deliver stability, producibility, scalability and integration with other products and services
You will implement capabilities to solve sophisticated business problems, deploy innovative products, services and experiences to delight our customers! In addition to advanced technical expertise and experience, you will bring excellent problem solving, communication and teamwork skills, along with agile ways of working, strong business insight, an inclusive leadership attitude and a continuous learning focus to all that you do.  Here is what you can expect in a typical day:Operationalize ML software models and components that solve real-world business problems, while working in collaboration with the Product and Data Science teams; remove complex technicalimpedimentsSolve complex problems by writing and testing application code, developing and validating ML models, and automating tests and deploymentLeverage cloud-based architectures and technologies to deliver optimized ML models at scaleConstruct optimized data pipelines to feed ML modelsLeverage continuous integration and continuous deployment best practices, including test automation and monitoring, to ensure successful deployment of ML models and application codeBring a strong understanding of relevant and emerging technologies, provide input and coach team members and embed learning and innovation in the day-to-day  Work on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables.Use programming languages including but not limited to Python, R, SQL,  Java or Scala, SQLThe Skills and expertise you bring:Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering or experience in related fieldsAbility to coach others with minimal guidance and effectively leverage diverse ideas, experiences, thoughts and perspectives to the benefit of the organization  Experience with agile development methodologies and Test-Driven Development (TDD)Knowledge of business concepts, tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's businessAbility to learn new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis through self-initiative and tackling challengesExcellent problem solving, communication and collaboration skillsAdvanced experience and/or expertise with several of the following:Software Engineering& System Design: Requirement analysis, coding, and testing, version control, microservices architecture, building RestFul APIs, Distributed computing, architecture patterns, general understanding of computer architecture, Object-oriented programming conceptsMachine Learning and Deep Learning: Good understanding of: ML algorithms like linear regression, logistic regression, etc., supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning, AI Frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn etc.,  Neural network, NLP, computer vision, and predictive analyticsModel Performance Management: model monitoring, model validation, bias detection, explainability, performance, drift, outliers etc.Model Deployment: Thorough Understanding of MDLC (Model Development Life Cycle), CI/CD/CT pipelines (using tools like Jenkins, CloudBees, Harness etc.), A/B testing
Pipeline frameworks like MLFlow, AWS SageMaker pipeline etc
model and data versioningData Integration,  Transformation & Processing:  Transforming and mapping raw data to generate insights
Data wrangling through various tools
Understanding big data ecosystems, relational, NOSQL  and graph databases, unstructured and semi-structured data
Data processing on distributed systems with Spark/PySparkStatistics and Computing: Strong knowledge of: Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics, Multivariate Calculus, Distributions like Poisson, Normal, Binomial etc.Programming Languages: Python, R, SQL,  Java or Scala, SQLWhat we offer you:Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every levelMedical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leaveRetirement plans:401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)Company-funded pension planWellness Programs to help you achieve your wellbeing goals, including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needsWork/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.Tuition Assistance to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree, many accredited certificate programs, and industry designations.Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.To find out more about our Total Reward package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.You’ll Love Working Here Because You CanJoin a team and culture where your voice matters; where every day, your work transforms our experiences to make lives better
As you put your skills to use, we’ll help you make an even bigger impact with learning experiences that can grow your technical AND leadership capabilities
You’ll be surprised by what this rock-solid organization has in store for you.Note: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations
The salary range for this role is from $127,100.00 to $209,800.00
Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills
Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits
Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance
In addition, employees are eligible for standard benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and retirement.Prudential Financial, Inc
of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc
which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America
Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth
The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time
Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services.We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates
We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals
Visit to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.Prudential is an equal opportunity employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status , medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ and its affiliates.Note that this posting is intended for individual applicants
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